What was one reason China ended overseas exploration after the death of Zheng He in 1433?

(1) China's fleet of ships was destroyed by European navies.

(2) Tribute payments to the Japanese shogunate drained the Ming treasury.

(3) The Ming dynasty ended the authority of Confucian scholars.

(4) The Chinese government decided to focus its efforts on internal affairs.

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Jase Dougherty

4 April, 01:56

What was one reason China ended overseas exploration after the death of Zheng He in 1433?

(1) China's fleet of ships was destroyed by European navies.

(2) Tribute payments to the Japanese shogunate drained the Ming treasury.

(3) The Ming dynasty ended the authority of Confucian scholars.

(4) The Chinese government decided to focus its efforts on internal affairs.

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Camilla Bowen · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option 2. One reason that China ended overseas exploration after the death of Zheng He in 1433 would be tribute payments to the Japanese shogunate drained the Ming treasury. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.